There are exceptions, but when it comes to considering the role of markets, probably most economists tend to think alike. It is also likely that most economists are suspicious of government interventions, although there are well known exceptions. Ideological openness, therefore, might be desirable by other economists because of belief confirmation. For the same reasons (but probably different believes) ideological openness might be desirable among anthropologists or sociologists. However, ideological openness might not be desirable when the population is more ideologically heterogenous, for example among social scientists in general.